The dates for Music PEI Week 2015, traditionally held in late January are moving. The new dates will be May 11th to the 17th and will coincide with the 2015 May long weekend. The new dates were selected to encourage off-Island visitors to join in our event and Music PEI intends to develop a top quality festival at a time when visitors traditionally start to come to PEI.

The newly branded event will have two components. The first is the Bell Aliant Canadian Song Conference, which kicks off May 11th and runs until the 14th. The conference will include panels, workshops and many top industry professionals from across Canada and beyond discussing not only songwriting but many other facets of the business of music.

The second component is the Credit Union May Run Music Festival, which kicks off May 14th and runs until the closing concert on May 17th. The event will build on Music PEI’s past years of success and grow significantly in scope, incorporating numerous concerts and showcases featuring Island artists alongside some exciting headliners from across Canada.

The Music PEI Awards will be given out during the May Run Music Festival at various shows, concerts and showcases throughout the weekend.